Portable is a bit of a misnomer when it comes to these trash can-sized units.
These are truly the Catch-22 of air conditioning options.
The translation is that the higherthe BTU, the more cooling muscle the unit brings to the table.
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Though, more power means more weight and more noise.
ft. range, but can also work on larger spaces, just not terribly well.
Where it does outshine much of the competition is in how well it handles humidity.
The noise level is also well below other options, which is nice.
Even if you have an 800 sq.
ft. great room, this can drop the temperature to tolerable levels while not causing a ruckus.
Its big and tough to manhandle around the house, making portable a myth.
